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Stanthorpe has an estimated 5,487 residents, up from 5,286 at the 2021 Census — a change of 201 people, or 3.8%. That puts 171 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS releases with post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Stanthorpe records an estimated population of 5,487 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 201 people (3.8%) relative to the 5,286 people counted in the 2021 Census. Such movement is determined from an estimated resident count of 5,445 derived from the ABS ERP update in June 2025 alongside 53 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. Demographic density stands at 171 persons per square kilometer, preserving considerable physical room and land potential.
The suburb of Stanthorpe's 3.8% post-censal gain sits within 1.2 percentage points of the 5.0% observed across the wider SA4 region, evidencing solid local momentum. Interstate arrivals served as the primary growth contributor, representing around 55.00000000000001% of net population additions in recent times. SA2-level projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (2024 release using a 2022 baseline) form the standard foundation for the suburb of Stanthorpe, with Queensland State Government SA2 series (released 2023, 2021 base) utilised beyond 2032 or where gaps occur. Because state outputs omit cohort divisions, proportional weights aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied across age brackets. Longer-term trajectories point toward lower quartile growth compared to national regional averages, anticipating an increase of 9 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 modelling, which represents an overall reduction of 0.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
66 new dwellings have been approved in Stanthorpe over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 23, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS residential building approvals indicates that Stanthorpe has registered roughly 13 new residential consents per year, accumulating to 66 homes throughout the prior 5 financial years, with 23 approvals logged to date in FY-25. The ratio of 1.2 people arriving per newly built home over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 points to well-aligned supply and demand that fosters balanced market conditions. New construction entails an average construction cost of $500,000, consistent with wider regional patterns. Furthermore, non-residential building activity accounts for $8.5 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year, underscoring the prevailing residential focus of the locality.
Relative to Rest of Qld, local per-capita residential construction reaches roughly 61%, placing the district in the 46th percentile among areas evaluated across the nation. This restrained pipeline limits options for prospective purchasers while supporting demand across existing housing stock, reflecting both structural maturity and potential planning constraints. Compositionally, recent building activity comprises 80.0% standalone homes and 20.0% attached dwellings, reinforcing low-density suburban characteristics tailored to families seeking generous living space. A ratio of 320 people per dwelling approval highlights a subdued, low-intensity construction pipeline. Given expectations for a stable or declining local headcount, residential supply pressures in Stanthorpe should ease, opening potential opportunities for property purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Stanthorpe, worth an estimated $52 million. A further 26 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.56 billion. 8 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and tourism. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, public works, and planning frameworks play an essential role in local growth trajectories. Five major developments tracked by AreaSearch have the potential to influence local conditions, notably 14 Wallangarra Road Student Accommodation, The Avenues Stanthorpe, Stanthorpe Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade, and the Stanthorpe Streetscape Project.
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14 Wallangarra Road Student Accommodation
Adaptive reuse of a former aged care facility (Stanthorpe Nursing Home) into student accommodation. The project involves retrofitting the existing 1,437 square meter building on a 3,826 square meter site to provide housing for regional students attending educational facilities in Stanthorpe, maximising the value of underutilised infrastructure.
The Avenues Stanthorpe
A multi-staged rural residential subdivision offering 14 large allotments ranging from 4,004m2 to 4,865m2, located adjacent to Quart Pot Creek in Queensland's picturesque Granite Belt. The development features serviced lots with town water, mains power, curb and channeling, and tree-lined footpaths. Positioned close to Stanthorpe CBD with convenient access to schools, shops, hospital services, and the region's renowned wineries.
Stanthorpe Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Major upgrade of the aging Stanthorpe Wastewater Treatment Plant which has reached end of life. The project involves full design and renewal of the treatment facility using the latest technology to ensure capacity for growth, improved reliability, and compliance with changing environmental standards. Having completed the concept design, detailed design of the WWTP is currently underway before construction contractors are engaged.
Stanthorpe Streetscape Project
High Street streetscape beautification featuring road safety upgrades, underground water infrastructure improvements, a raised pedestrian crossing near Heritage Bank, disabled parking, alfresco areas, mature trees, and functional art. The project includes handcrafted ceramic tiles and granite mosaics by Stanthorpe State High School students inspired by The Stanthorpe Nine (endangered floral species), and custom-designed wooden benches created by students from both Stanthorpe State High School and St Joseph's School. Works commenced March 2024 and were completed by June 2024, funded by the Australian Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
Molesworth Street Bridge Replacement and Sewer Line Relocation
Replacement of the flood-prone timber Molesworth Street Bridge over Tenterfield Creek with a resilient concrete structure designed to meet AS5100 and SM1600 standards. The project includes the relocation and betterment of an adjacent sewer line damaged in 2022. Bored piling works commenced in late 2025 following a $9.988 million investment from the Regional Roads Transport Recovery Package to ensure community connectivity and access to medical services during natural disasters.
Haddington Aged Care Community Expansion
The $11 million Haddington expansion added 28 brand new private suites with ensuites, increasing the facility's total capacity from 82 to 110 beds. The project features a country-style interior design with heritage colors and fireplaces, two new 'Households' connected by a country kitchen, and advanced cloud-based IT systems for mobile care delivery. It provides permanent, respite, and specialist memory support care for the Tenterfield community.
Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass
Proposed 4.5km heavy vehicle bypass to divert freight and heavy traffic off the New England Highway away from the Tenterfield town centre. The planning, concept design, and Review of Environmental Factors (REF) have been completed by Transport for NSW, with the project preserved in strategic planning pending future construction funding.
The Crossroads Development
A mixed-use development offering 17 lifestyle apartments with integrated workshop spaces, designed for hobbies, tools, and machinery storage. Features 1 bedroom mezzanine apartments with 30m2 office space and 130m2 workshop areas. Commercial spaces from 166m2-500m2 available independently or with apartments. Includes entertainment hub at front of precinct.
2,244 residents of Stanthorpe are employed, from a labour force of 2,381. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 50.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Stanthorpe maintains a diverse labour pool balanced between professional and operational roles, accompanied by a 5.8% unemployment rate and consistent employment conditions across the preceding twelve months. In March 2026, 2,244 residents held jobs; however, joblessness exceeds Regional Qld's 3.9% benchmark by 1.8%, while labour participation of 50.3% falls notably short of the 64.2% regional standard. At the time of the Census, an estimated 8.0% of local workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions should be factored into this figure. The primary employment drivers for the local workforce include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, along with retail trade.
Notably, agriculture, forestry & fishing exhibits heavy concentration, capturing a workforce share 3.0 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, mining activity represents merely 0.6% of employment against the regional level of 3.6%. While local jobs exist, comparison of the Census working population against resident totals suggests substantial daily commuting out of the area. Review of combined SALM and ABS statistics shows that across the twelve months leading to March 2026, resident employment rose by 0.4% as the workforce expanded by 2.5%, driving an increase in the jobless rate of 1.9 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, labour supply by 0.3%, and unemployment lift by 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 provide indicative outlooks across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, job volumes are projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations remain significant. Weighting these sector trends against Stanthorpe's industrial makeup suggests local employment potential could lift by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, serving as an illustrative structural projection that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Stanthorpe is $970 a week (about $50,000 a year), with median personal income at $564 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $38,665 a year against an average of $47,217. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxation data compiled for financial year 2023 demonstrates that the suburb of Stanthorpe registered a median individual income of $38,665 and an average of $47,217. These levels trail national standards as well as the Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 elevates current modelled figures to approximately $43,057 for median earnings and $52,581 on average as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked between the 2nd and 7th percentiles nationwide.
The $400 - 799 weekly income bracket covers 33.2% of locals (1,821 individuals), contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier forms the largest share at 31.7%. These metrics highlight widespread budgetary constraints, with 42.7% of households managing on under $800 weekly. Residual earnings following housing costs stand at 85.1%, placing in the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Stanthorpe had 2,212 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,200 a month. Rent absorbs 25.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings reveal that Stanthorpe's housing inventory consists of 88.4% detached houses alongside 11.6% other dwellings (apartments, attached residences, and alternative accommodation), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings throughout Regional Qld. Outright ownership is elevated at 44.8%, outstripping regional norms, while mortgaged residences account for 23.8% and tenancies represent 31.3%. Typical mortgage obligations average $1,200 monthly and median rents sit at $250 per week, substantially below the Regional Qld equivalents of $1,655 and $345, as well as broader Australian averages of $1,863 for home loans and $375 for rental accommodation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Stanthorpe counted 2,212 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 61.1% of local households, comprising 31.7% couples without children, 18.6% couples with children, and 9.8% single parent families. The remaining 38.9% are non-family arrangements, with lone person households representing 36.2% and group homes accounting for 2.6%. The typical household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the 2.5 figure observed across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.3% of adults in Stanthorpe hold a university qualification, including 12.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 28.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,318 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 971 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education rates in the district remain low, with university completion at 16.3% compared to 30.4% across the country, highlighting clear avenues for targeted educational development. Tertiary attainment includes bachelor degrees at 12.3%, postgraduate studies at 2.5%, and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Technical qualifications are widespread, with 37.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided into 9.2% with advanced diplomas and 28.0% with certificates. A significant 25.1% of local residents participate in structured learning programs. Across the community, 10.3% attend primary school, 8.7% are enrolled in secondary institutions, and 1.9% are engaged in higher tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Stanthorpe means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit consists of 5 bus stops distributed across the suburb of Stanthorpe, operated via 2 individual routes that deliver a combined 20 weekly passenger trips. Transit access remains constrained, with the average resident situated 1058 meters away from the nearest stop. Private motor vehicles serve as the primary transport mode for 92% of commuters, while 6% walk. Private vehicle ownership registers at 1.2 per dwelling, trailing the regional standard, while 8.0% of workers performed their jobs from home at the 2021 Census. Transit schedules provide an average of 2 trips daily across all operational routes, corresponding to approximately 4 weekly departures per bus stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.6% of residents in Stanthorpe report no long-term health condition. 9.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mortality and chronic disease data indicate considerable health burdens across the locality, with common ailments present across multiple age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is notably constrained at approximately 46% of the populace (~2,519 people). This coverage level sits below Regional Qld's 52.5% and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis affects 12.4% of residents while 8.9% report mental health conditions, representing the most prevalent diagnoses, whereas 59.6% reported no medical conditions compared to 67.6% regionally. Elevated rates of chronic illness affect the working-age demographic. Additionally, individuals aged 65 and over represent 33.3% of the community (1,827 people), surpassing the 20.3% share in Regional Qld and standing out when benchmarked nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Stanthorpe is largely Australian-born, at 83.2% of residents, with 9.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (27.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Stanthorpe displays below-average cultural breadth, with 88.3% of residents holding Australian citizenship, 83.2% born domestically, and 90.4% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity constitutes the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 62.6% of residents compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. English (30.0%), Australian (27.2%), and Irish (8.5%) form the primary reported ancestral backgrounds among residents. Notable local variations also emerge in other lineages: Italian ancestry accounts for 8.2% (against 2.4% across the region), German represents 4.4% (vs 4.7%), and Korean captures 0.4% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Stanthorpe is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 21.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Stanthorpe maintains a distinctive retirement and mature demographic character. As of August 2026, seniors aged 65+ make up 33.3% of the populace, compared to 20.4% regionally, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 account for only 20.4% relative to 25.5% in Regional Qld. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 50, holding steady from the 2021 Census, which sits 9 years above the 41 recorded regionally and above the national median of 38. Since the Census, the 45 - 64 age bracket reduced from 24.9% to an estimated 22.2%. Concurrently, youth aged 5 to 14 dropped from 11.6% to an estimated 9.3%, whereas the 15 to 24 group rose from 8.9% to 11.1% without compensating inflow in earlier cohorts.
Looking ahead to 2041, retirees and elderly age groups are projected to expand the most, climbing by 208 residents (11%) to 2,035, while child, young adult, and middle-aged cohorts are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Stanthorpe
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 3 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 53 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,286 at the 2021 Census → 5,487 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32655). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.